As we discussed last time, every capital campaign needs to address five basic leadership questions. What are we doing? Why are we doing it? Why are we doing it now? How will this be possible? What do you need me to do? The first two questions are fairly obvious and, as previously discussed, need to be addressed on both the
It could be said that a successful church capital campaign is the result of asking and answering a progressive series of questions. While each individual conversation during every campaign will have its own unique issues there are five questions that should be addressed at every opportunity. What are we doing? Why are we doing it? Why are we doing it
There are probably as many attitudes and philosophies on commercial borrowing as there are churches. At some point the question will be asked; “How much money can our church borrow if we choose to do so?” Although commercial lending is a complex process, three key ratios are fairly universal for the majority of lending institutions. Commercial lenders will also look
This is the third installment of scriptures that speak directly to finances. Matthew 5:40–42 “If anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, let him have your coat also. Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from
In part two of a three part series we identify additional scripture verses on money. James 4:14 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” Proverbs 13:22 “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the
God’s word is full of wisdom about money. As you prepare for your next message about stewardship you may want to consider some of the following scriptures. (Part One) Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.
